Michelin Tires Best Price

Initial Review, 16,000 Miles on Tires
September 13, 2011

These tires are absolutely the best tires I have owned. I drive the German Autobahn everyday at speeds close to 200kmph. Daily I drive an hour each way to work and these tires make the trip a great driving experience. I will definitely purchase these tires again when the time comes. I have recommended them over and over to everyone that will listen. I replaced a set of Michelin tires and will never go back. Great product at a great price.

Initial Review, 14,000 Miles on Tires
October 24, 2012

Best tires I've ever had on this Mercedes S430, great ride, quiet, handles turns great and lasted the longest of any tire before. Very pleased. On the down side, price went up $50/tire from March 2011, so may be better deals on other products now.

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
October 18, 2012

I have driven this tire on two C63 AMG Black Series Coupes. The first was on the Nordschleife during an AMG Driving Academy event. With this tire, the C63BS could quickly catch the SLS AMG in the twisty bits. I was quite stunned by this, as my cornering speeds were so high that I had to brake aggressively to keep from rear-ending the SLS.

I followed this experience with several track days driving my own C63 Black Series, which came with this tire. Though it is soft and wears quickly, it is actually quite comfortable and not very loud at all. I have two sets of wheels/tires; one for street and another for track. Other than the price and how quickly they wear, I can't find a single fault with this tire. It is designed for the track, and is only DOT-certified so that you can drive your car to the track, instead of trailering it there. The SportMaxx is the best tire of it's kind, in my experience. I have tried the Pirelli Corsa and the Michelin Pilot Super Sport, in an attempt to find something better. Though the Corsa is good, it's no match for the SportMaxx. The Michelin PSS is not even close, IMHO -- the SportMaxx blows it away when the going gets fast.

This is NOT the tire for you if you want something you can keep on your car all the time. This is NOT the tire to take on the road -- or track, for that matter -- when it's chilly and wet. It needs temperature to operate well. Once it gets up to temp, it is the best tire of its kind that I've ever tried. Highly recommended!

Initial Review, 6,000 Miles on Tires
October 18, 2012

I bought this car with only 13000 miles on the original Michelins which were so mushy and squealy when driven quickly on back roads that I had to make a change or sell the car. I upgraded the wheels to 18x9's all around and put Toyo Proxes S/T's, which transformed the car into a sports car. The Toyos lasted 45000 miles and were incredible in all weather, including snow, but rode a bit rough and made a bit of noise. I put the Firestones on due to their Tire rack rating, as Toyo discontinued the tires I had. The Firestones handle wet driving as good as the Toyos, which is outstanding, are very good in the dry, with just a bit less crispness on turn in, but ride and noise are the best combination I've found yet in a tire which drives this well in all conditions. For a 5000 lb vehicle to drive this well takes a really great tire. I'm looking to buy a new Grand Cherokee Overland and I asked the dealer if they would swap out the OEM Goodyear Forteras for the Firestone S/T's - they laughed of course. You can't beat these for an all-weather SUV ... at any price

Initial Review, 3,000 Miles on Tires
October 06, 2012

replaced Dunlop AT with destination LE 1st gen which were impressive for a truck tire with regard to off road and longevity. They were a little noisy after 20K miles, but lasted beyond the mileage warranty period; which has never happened for me on a truck before. then I replaced them with with the destination LE2 it is much improved in handeling and noise to the LE. I would recommend these tires one of the best compared to Bridgstone Dumlop and Goodyear. Ive ran them all on my trucks and these new Sestination LE 2 tires are the best Ive ever had for the price. The only tire Ive experienced to perform better is Michelin LTX they are almost twice the cost. the LE2 far exceeded my expectations for the price I paid so did the LE. Im convinced firestone is once again making a quality tire here in The US.

Initial Review, 10,000 Miles on Tires
October 09, 2012

These tires are on my wifes' car but I drive it often enough to review this tire. The tires that came off of the car where Goodyear GS-D3 F1's which were also on my BMW 530 and I lamented that this tire was being discontinued. From the Tire Rack reviews I selected this tire for my wife's car and expected them to be a bit less satisfying than the GS-D3's, but at a lower cost. Much to my surprise, these tires are better in every way. I've owned a bunch of performance tires and these are the quietest and best riding of all the tires I've had on any of my cars. Plus, they turn in well and have great ultimate grip. They are also secure in wet conditions. They are not as grippy as the Michelin Pilot Super Sports I put on my 530, but darn close. For the price, this is probably your best value in a performance tire.

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
April 02, 2011

Bought this car 1 year ago with the Michelin Run Flats. They were noisy, rough riding, poor traction, would spin on dry roads just nailing it in 1st & 2nd. Hydroplaned easily on wet, nothing in light snow. Couldn't wait to change over to the DWS. Problems all solved. Quiet, smooth over bumps, dry traction much improved, wet traction a 10 - 80mph in rain no problem. Corvette C5 owners note. Went up a size on the rears to 295-35-18, same size as Z06. Look really -----in. 11.5" wide tread vs. 10" stock. I worried about being slightly shorter tire, but this concern was unfounded. Only a very slight difference in revolutions to stock size, a non issue, so do it. This is the best tire ever. See the test results. With this tire, you get the ultimate performance in ALL seasons. Bought the tire fix kit for flats. The tread pattern is unique and looks awesome. Slight softness to steering response but benefits the smooth ride without harshness, a fair trade off. This car is now transformed into a pleasant quiet cruiser on the highway, with exceptional grip in all seasons, -----in good looks with the 295's in back, and hard slip free acceleration in the dry. Your choice of tires is a huge consideration. Unquestionable the DWS is a 10 in my book. 50k mile warrantee makes the price real easy.

Initial Review, 6,500 Miles on Tires
May 24, 2008

I purchased these Michelin Pilot Exaltos in October 2007 to replace Geolanders, which were the original tires that came on my 2005 Subaru Forester. I had found the Geolanders to be quite noisy and "squeally" on corners, and was generally disappointed with their handling - they were just about adequate at best. Replaced them with the Michelin Exaltos at approx. 43K, and have found the Michelins a great improvement over the Geolanders. Since I am in the Baltimore-Washington area, and we didn't get receive much snow this winter, I can't comment on their snow performance in my first 6500 miles - but they have excellent dry traction and wet (rain) traction. Noise, or more correctly, lack thereof, is better than average. All in all, I am very pleased with these tires - they handle the road well, particularly in conjuction with all-wheel drive. These are not inexpensive tires, but I purchased them from Tire Rack for a good price, and was also fortunate to be able to get a $50 rebate from Michelin for buying a set up four tires. Tire Rack had them delivered very quickly from their Delaware warehouse to my home in Maryland for about $35.00 via UPS. All in all, I'm very pleased with the tires and my dealings with Tire Rack.

I'll report back on these tires again, after I get some more mileage on them. I plan to rotate them every 6000-7500 miles, and I keep my Forester aligned, so it will be interesting to see how much mileage I get out of them.

Initial Review, 29,000 Miles on Tires
August 13, 2012

OEM tires on my car. They will probably last 40,000 miles, but I want to upgrade wheels/tires before my next trip to Tail of the Dragon. The o.e.m.'s have done two Dragon runs and two HSAX track days. Have been shopping Tire Rack for a grippier 4-season tire based on UTCQ rating (300). Can't find one. This confirms my subjective experience: the best 4-season sporting tire I've driven. They stick and stick with excellent feedback about the slip angle.

I will re-up for these o.e.m. tires mounted on OZ 15-lb. rims from Tire Rack in September. The negative reviews astonish me. I can back through 4" of new snow in my driveway. Winter traction is average for a 4-season performance tire, a small price to pay for summer fun.

No hydroplaning problems. In fact, they track better through deep water than other high-performance tires I've owned. Superb on rainy Interstates at high speeds. Can spin 'em from a dead stop at a greasy intersection. Would be disappointed if a Civic Si couldn't!

Noise and ride harshness not a problem; no worse than other high-performance 4-season radials I've owned. But the grip is better. Seems to me that if these factors are more important to a user than dry/wet summer grip, should not be on these tires in the first place.

Initial Review, 5,000 Miles on Tires
August 06, 2012

I wanted one set of tires to serve street and track driving. I first tried the Hankook V12's for the price, and was very disappointed.

As soon as i put on the Michelin Pilot Super Sports on my car, I noticed the steering is more direct and predictable. I have better grip through the corners and i can drive with more confidence.

You get what you paid for. Don't waste your time testing out cheap or non-popular tires. Get the best and be satisfied with it.

Initial Review, 50 Miles on Tires
June 16, 2012

The Pilot Super Sports are easily as good as some track tires I've used. Accelerating in corners in a RWD vehicle can always be a bit hairy, but these tires inspire confidence and awe. Unintended wheel spin is virtually eliminated in dry conditions, and minimum braking distance is greatly reduced compared to the all seasons these replaced on my vehicle.

The only downside is that while performance is second to none, at around a grand for a set shipped & installed, this tire doesn't necessarily provide the best performance per dollar. With some Asian manufacturers coming close to this level of performance at nearly half the price, it would be nice to see Michelin price their offerings competitively. Still, if you want the best, it comes at a price, and you can't find a street tire better than this at any price in my opinion. And while I'm not one to wrap myself in the flag, buying these tires has the bonus of supporting an American company producing quality products in the USA. Kudos to Michelin.

Initial Review, 48,740 Miles on Tires
July 30, 2012

My driving is not very tire friendly so I am absolutely amazed that I managed to get 48K miles. The tires just hit the treadwear mark and I will drive them until the beginning of winter so I expect to get at least another 5 000 miles. These tires do not handle snow and ice as I expected and as treadwear decreased wet traction decreased significantly. The only thing I have done to maintain the tires is tire rotation every 5000 miles and I always check the tire pressure at regular intervals. I am very happy with these tires and the only reason why I am not buying them again is t price and I've decided to try a set General Altimax HP which are best sellers. If I do not like the Generals I will move back to the MXV4.